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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 364.02 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 364.02 and 202.20 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 364.02 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/364.02 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 364.02 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 73,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,604.84/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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